The protagonist of God of War 1 is named Kratos.
Kratos, a Spartan warrior burdened by his past, is the central figure in the original God of War game. The game's narrative revolves around his quest, orchestrated by Athena, to defeat Ares, the God of War. Ares, formerly Kratos' mentor, manipulated Kratos into tragically killing his own family. The game explores Kratos' motivations and his struggle to break free from the influence of the gods. So, while "God of War" is the title of the game, the main character's name is Kratos.